1045| Military Spouse Hospital Birth Stories in United States vs Japan plus Postpartum Mental Health Discussion - Delaney Goodrick
The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
Release Date: 03/17/2026
1056| Military Infertility Journey, Gestational Diabetes and Induction Turned Cesarean Birth Story - Amber Daniels
The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
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1055| Ectopic Pregnancy and how Closely Tracking Cycle Saved My Fallopian Tube, Breech Cesarean Followed by HBAC - Aly Salayandia
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1054| Giving Birth During Residency and Gallbladder Removal While Pregnant - Dr. Manisha Ghimire
The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
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1053| Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) Birth Stories - Nicole Phelps [rebroadcast]
The Birth Hour - A Birth Story Podcast
Nicole Phelps shares her experience being pregnant while her partner, Michael Phelps, was training for the Olympics. She hired a doula and prepared to possibly give birth without Michael there. A few weeks before her due date, Nicole started experiencing extreme itchiness, especially on the palms of her hands, and was tested for Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). However, she went into labor before the results came back. Michael made it just in time, and her son, Boomer, was born healthy. The test result came back positive and she knew she'd have to be on the lookout for another ICP...
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1052| Epidural & Unmedicated Birth Story with Two Different Postpartums - Claudia Gibbons
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1051| Birth Center Transfer C-Section, Birth Center VBAC, & Surprise Footling Breech Home Birth Transfer - Cheyenne Varner
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1050| How a Rare Disease Diagnosis Led to Reimagining the Egg Donation Experience -Lauren Makler
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1049| Pregnancy with Twins after Breast Cancer and Giving Birth in Germany - Magdalena Fuehrer
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1048| Hospital Birth Story with Midwife and Postpartum Depression Discussion - Ellen Mote
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1047| Spontaneous Labor & Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Story - Jessica Walton
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- Delaney lives in Japan as a military spouse with two kids.
- Her first pregnancy was unplanned and filled with surprises.
- She experienced low amniotic fluid, leading to an induced labor.
- Delaney's first birth involved unexpected medical interventions.
- She struggled with postpartum mental health after her first child.
- Delaney's second pregnancy was more planned and intentional.
- She felt more empowered during her second birth experience.
- Support from her husband and doula was crucial during labor.
- Delaney emphasizes the importance of sharing birth stories.
- She found valuable resources for postpartum support.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Delaney's Journey
01:24 First Pregnancy Experience
04:02 Induction and Labor Challenges
09:33 Epidural Experience and Birth Process
18:42 Postpartum Reflections and Mental Health
25:26 Struggles with Bonding and Intrusive Thoughts
27:11 Navigating Postpartum Challenges
28:30 The Journey to Second Pregnancy
29:05 Planning and Anticipation for Baby Two
31:55 Facing Medical Pressures During Pregnancy
36:19 Laboring Through Uncertainty
43:54 The Drive to the Hospital
48:00 A Joyful Birth Experience
48:44 Postpartum Recovery and Reflection
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Keywords: birth stories, pregnancy, postpartum, military spouse, Japan, motherhood, mental health, birth trauma, support resources